December 21st, 2012

With Digital Media On The Rise, Disney Investment Arm Steamboat Ventures Raises $85 Million Fund

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Disney’s investment arm, Steamboat Ventures, has raised a new $85 million fund, according to an SEC filing. The new money will allow Steamboat — and by extension, Disney — to continue making investments in digital media, as the market continues to heat up. → Read More

October 16th, 2009

Sometrics Raises $4 Million For Social Analytics And Advertising Platform

LA-based Sometrics has secured a Series B round of venture capital, led by Walt Disney Company-affiliated Steamboat Ventures and joined by previous investors The Mail Room Fund and Greycroft Partners. In total, $4 million was injected into the fledgling company, we’ve learned.

That brings the total invested in the startup to $5.55 million. The first round was raised back in May 2008. It was the… → Read More